Train for the New York City Marathon with the Indigenous Marathon Project
Posted: January 9th, 2025
Registrations are now open for the Indigenous Marathon Project (IMP).
Each year, 12 First Nations people from across Australia and between the ages of 18 – 30 spend six months training with IMP for the biggest marathon in the world, the New York City Marathon. IMP covers all costs for squad members, including travel, accommodation, education costs, equipment, and a uniform.
The IMP program is more than just athletic training, as squad members meet throughout the year to participate in a camp and an official running event, as well as hear from inspirational leaders. The compulsory education component of the program will also provide squad members with:
- A Certificate in Indigenous Leadership and Health Promotion
- A Level 1 Recreational Running Coach Accreditation through Athletics Australia
- CPR and First Aid qualifications
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid
- Media training.
Previous IMP squad members have used their training to become change-makers and leaders in their communities for healthy and active lifestyles – like Shannon Stack, proud Yamatji and Noongar man who completed the program in 2024, and who hopes to inspire others to chase their dreams.
Download the IMP flyer for more information, and apply now on the Indigenous Marathon Foundation website.
To donate to the program, contact the Indigenous Marathon Foundation Fundraising and Partnerships Manager on 02 6162 4750.